On Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 1–7 PM, join for a full day of free, all-ages programming rooted in local pride, art, and storytelling. This year’s theme—“Echoes of Greatness: Celebrating Bed-Stuy’s Hidden Gems”—honors the neighborhood’s unsung heroes through immersive performances, visual art, live music, healing workshops, and creative activities. It’s hyper-local, collaborative, and unique to the block: think art on stoops, music in the street, and a celebration of the everyday spaces that shape Bed-Stuy life.
Festival Highlights:
- Art Crawls (1:30 & 4 PM) led by Shanna Sabio of GrowHouse NYC, featuring artists Carmen Carriker, Courtney Cook, Brooklyn Ballet & more
- Block Party on Decatur St. (btw Lewis & Stuyvesant), with:
- Host: Koku
- DJ: ToniBNYC
- Kiddie Korner by Bridges: A Pan Afrikan ARTS Movement
- Healing workshops, live painting, local vendors, and community awards
- Headlining performances by Kendra J. Ross Works and Soul Science Lab
Details:
📍 Decatur St. between Lewis & Stuyvesant Aves, Bed-Stuy
⏰ Saturday, July 26 | 1–7 PM
🎟️ FREE | RSVP: bit.ly/summerfestival2025